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What we do

At NCFTR, our mission is to develop exceptional educators who want to make this work their career. We combine the proven methods of Xavier University of Louisiana’s Master’s Degree program with mentorship and on-the-job coaching to ensure our Residents are equipped to support students’ success in school and in life.

How we work

Residents are selected through an intensive application process and matched to an elementary, middle, or high school based on their desires and schools’ needs. As pre-service teacher candidates, residents pursue a Master’s degree while receiving on-the-job development from a mentor teacher at their school.

Who we are

The Residency is a first-of-its-kind partnership not only in New Orleans, but nationally.

Program Staff. Kenya Kennedy Campbell oversees the program, and is supported by Site Mentors Tonia Muse Baker and Daphine Barnes, as well as the faculty and staff of the Division of Education and Counseling at Xavier University of Louisiana.

Mentors. Experienced teachers are selected by administrators at each partner school, and they provide coaching, expertise, and advice to residents.

Faculty. Xavier University faculty members who have deep backgrounds in their fields teach courses in a curriculum customized to meet the needs of residents.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a talented, diverse cohort of 30 residents who will commit to teach in a partner school for at least four years. This cohort will include people who have recently graduated from college and people making a career change. Above all, it will include motivated individuals with a passion for education and a desire to learn and grow.

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The Norman C. Francis Teacher Residency (NCFTR) prepares diverse cohorts of community-based educators in a Residency program through deep investments in mentorship, coaching, and relevant graduate school coursework. This sustainable approach to teacher development will positively impact student achievement in high-poverty and minority schools in New Orleans, ultimately creating a more just and humane society.

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Xavier University of LouisianaDivision of Education and Counseling1 Drexel DriveNew Orleans, LA 70125